A Heart Wrenching Tale

The Longest Journey
to Goodbye

In this masterful work, Frederick Russo details his struggles as a caregiver while witnessing firsthand the long and slow decline of his beloved wife, Elizabeth, as a result of Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.

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Meet Frederick Russo,
Chronicler of Love, Loss, and a Journey Through Alzheimer’s

A retired attorney, company president, and teacher, Frederick Russo lost the love of his life to the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease over the course of several years. In his latest work, the Longest Goodbye, he shares his story of seeing the person closest to him being ravaged by dementia.

Since he was a young man, he was interested in being a writer and has exhibited his talents in the form of short stories and poems, mostly as a hobby for his own enjoyment. In his first published work, he shares his story of being an Alzheimer’s caregiver, providing a firsthand account of the experience and its effects on his family.

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The Longest Journey to Goodbye Today

A heartfelt guide through the realities of young-onset Alzheimer's, illuminating the strength found in life's most challenging goodbyes.

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Featured in The New York Times, this powerful article follows Frederick Russo’s heartfelt journey as a caregiver, revealing the emotional and often unseen toll of young onset Alzheimer’s disease.

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See What Readers of the Book Have To Say

  • “Frederick and Elizabeth’s story felt so real, I found myself crying along with them.”

    Jessica L.

  • “I give this book five stars not just for its literary brilliance but also for its profound impact on me. It’s unforgettable—I couldn’t put it down. The tale of Elizabeth, a gifted poet, and Frederick, her loving husband who witnesses her gradual decline, is both beautiful and terrifying.”

    Michael B.

  • “This book is deeply moving, a heartrending portrayal of a devastating disease. Words fail to capture its essence. Despite wanting to stop reading at times, I couldn’t. I wish peace and happiness for anyone who has endured what this couple did.”

    Emily R.

  • “Absolutely captivating and heartbreaking, with not a single word wasted. It’s incredible."

    David M.